Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Field GIS and Workflow Planning

• Concepts of field GIS, GNSS, and mobile mapping

• Overview of Survey123, Field Maps, and ODK

• Types of data collected in field mapping (point, line, polygon)

• Comparing mobile data tools: when to use which

• Exercise: Field GIS workflow design for a sample project

Module 2: Form Design in Survey123 and ODK

• Designing smart forms using XLSForm (ODK & Survey123)

• Creating question types: text, geopoint, select, image, repeat

• Adding logic: constraints, skip patterns, defaults

• Uploading and publishing forms to Survey123 and ODK Aggregate/ONA

• Hands-On: Build a form for asset mapping or household surveys

Module 3: Collecting Field Data with Mobile Devices

• Installing and configuring Survey123, Field Maps, and ODK Collect

• Offline data collection workflows

• GPS accuracy, base maps, and background layers

• Capturing geotagged photos, barcodes, notes, and audio

• Field Activity: Perform a real-time field survey and sync data

Module 4: ArcGIS Online Integration and Data Management

• Creating and managing hosted feature layers

• Setting up map viewers and mobile map packages

• Syncing mobile forms with ArcGIS Online

• Exporting, filtering, and quality checking collected data

• Exercise: Set up a shared map for a remote field team

Module 5: Visualization, Dashboards, and Project Wrap-Up

• Creating dashboards using ArcGIS Dashboards or Power BI

• Mapping field data with symbology and filters

• Sharing outputs with stakeholders

• Backup strategies and form versioning

• Capstone Project: Field-to-dashboard workflow using your custom form

• Wrap-up, Q&A, and certificate awarding